Category: Events and Recreation

Those interested in being a mentor or mentee, join Kansas WISE in July as we celebrate the benefits of mentorship and learn more about how you can get involved.

The event will be held from 2-3 p.m. Monday, July 10 via Zoom. Registration is available at no additional charge and is open to all state of Kansas employees. Register online.

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Join Women in Public Service on Thursday, July 13 for the 2023 conference.

Keynote speaker Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan will speak about “When Women in Public Service Lead,” plus participants can look forward to other sessions from Ali Levine, Monique Garcia, Sarah Jane Crespo, Tonya Bronleewe, Abigail Hammack and Racquel Thiesen.

Participants can network and relax with friends and colleagues at the conference.

KMUW’s monthly book club features selections made by its staff. For July, KMUW is reading “The Night Ship” by Jess Kidd.

Participants will meet from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 19 at KMUW for a group discussion over dinner and drinks. Dinner is provided by Public, and guests are invited to bring a beverage to share with the group.

The Ulrich is hosting June’s ARTS MIXR, a collaboration with the City of Wichita Division of Arts and Cultural Services and the Arts Council, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 in the Ulrich Museum.

These informal monthly gatherings are open at no additional charge to artists and art lovers of all ages and abilities who are interested in learning more about the arts in Wichita. The goal is to connect creatives throughout the community and spark conversations and partnerships.

Each month, the ARTS MIXR takes place at a different arts and cultural facility in the community, and the Ulrich is excited to welcome everyone to the museum for the event.

The Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) at WSU presents “Disaster Planning/Business Continuity Planning,” a step-by-step streamlined approach for any small business.

Join David Kreller, former business owner and current SBDC adviser, from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 as he shares a step-by-step approach to disaster and business continuity planning that can be implemented with ease. He will share the fundamentals to building a plan as well as available third-party resources.

How well will a small business survive a natural disaster, cyber-attack, or any other major disruption? According to FEMA, 25% of businesses won’t survive a disaster.

For additional questions, contact ksbdc@wichita.edu.

The WSU KSBDC offers a variety of in-person workshops and online webinars at no additional or low cost to help local small business start and grow. The KSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

The Ulrich Museum will host a panel discussion, “The Other F Word: Stories of Feminism in Wichita,” with four influential Wichita women lead by Ann Keefer, Ulrich membership and special event manager, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery in the Ulrich Museum. Refreshments start at 10 a.m.

The panel is in conjunction with the exhibition, “Susan Copich: Stages Stories.” Topics will include parenting, marriage, managing a career and how the roles of women in the community have changed in the last 50 years and beyond. The community is invited to attend at no additional charge.

The 28th annual McNair Closing Symposium will be held at 8 a.m. Friday, July 28 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. The symposium will feature oral and poster presentations.

The symposium represents the culmination of over 200 hours of research and will feature both oral and poster presentations. This year marks the 28th McNair Closing Symposium and the beginning of a new five-year grant cycle. The theme, “Continuing the Legacy,” honors former McNair Program Director LaWanda Holt-Fields who passed away last year.

The McNair Scholars Program is a federal funded program that assists undergraduate students at Wichita State from underrepresented populations in higher education prepare for graduate study. The program offers research participation, scholarly experiences and preparation for graduate school. Through the McNair Research Component, McNair Scholars are paired with faculty members who assist them in developing original undergraduate research projects. In some cases, McNair Scholars may assume responsible roles on the research team of the faculty member.

For more Information, email mcnairscholars@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3139.

The Women of WSU (WWSU), a philanthropic organization on campus, is collecting WSU memorabilia for a silent auction Oct. 3 to raise money for WWSU scholarships.

Donated items can include jewelry, presentable clothing and other memorabilia that is at least 10 years or older. Donations can be dropped off through Sept. 25 to Anne Marie Brown in C127 Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Call 316-978-3500 to arrange a drop off time.

On July 19, the Wichita State Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) is hosting local small business interested in the following development opportunities:

• Learning how to best market their small businesses from local experts and business owners who have been there, done that.
• Connecting with graphic and web designers, media buyers, photographers and more to learn about their services.
• Growing their business using the knowledge and resources gathered throughout the event to generate more leads, traction and brand recognition.

There are still opportunities available for departments, businesses and individuals, especially those offering marketing related services, to participate as presenters, exhibitors and partners. Email Rebecca Ignowski at rebecca.ignowski@wichita.edu for more information. 

The WSU KSBDC offers one-on-one advising as well as a variety of in-person workshops and online webinars at no additional or low cost to local small businesses. The KSBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Join the Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) at Wichita State from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 to learn how to legally start a business in Kansas in just ten easy steps. The webinar will cover licenses and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing, and other essentials.

Register online or contact ksbdc@wichita.edu with questions.

The KSBDC at WSU offers a variety of in-person workshops and online webinars at no or low costs to help local small business start and grow. The Small Business Development Center is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.